The new DiMAGE Z5's 12x optical zoom lens and 4x digital zoom combine
for a total 48x zoom. Konica Minolta's proprietary CCD-shift Anti-Shake
System--the same one used on the Maxxum 7D and DiMAGE A200 models--is
particularly effective at such high zoom ranges. It allows photographers to
shoot with shutter speeds four to eight times longer (2-3 stops) than when shooting
without an Anti-Shake function. It also provides steady, shake-free images taken
during the evening or other dimly lit shots which are susceptible to blur because
of their slow shutter speed. This means significantly less blur even without
a flash or tripod.

The Konica Minolta DiMAGE Z5 has a Rapid AF that is said to be the fastest
autofocus for digital cameras with predictive focus control, focusing in 0.2
second (approximately) at wide angle and 0.3 second (approximately) at telephoto.
Prices were not announced with the press information.